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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1915

Page

4

Russians Advance In Hungary Amid Dardanelles Damage Report

London April 14 reports claim Russians advanced ten miles into Hungary near Lupkow Pass and threaten the railway. Unconfirmed Constantinople dispatches say two allied warships were badly damaged at the Dardanelles by Turkish fire. Petrograd says in the Carpathians April 11 12 fighting intensified with 2700 prisoners taken and several heights captured including near Tele zitzh and Uzok.

Gy Galati Pree London Twro Dardanelles Cgomeantinople Hungary Belgrade Petrograd General Headquarters Carpathians Bart-1feldt Siry Ouro Dorps Ondawa Stropke Tele Ttzh Uzok Bukovitz Beneff Vysokonszy Volossate Koziouweee Enem Sats

Buk Lodge Installs Newly Elected Officers 1915

Clearfield lodge No. 540 B P O Elks installed the newly elected officers for 1915 at the regular meeting last evening. Several out of town Elks attended including Sunny Joe Wilson of Punxsutawney lodge and William Donaldson John Seifert C J Fowler William Kyrach Ord Yettrick William Baxter from DuBois lodge. A fine luncheon was served by the steward after the services.

Clearfield Lodge B. P. O. Tks Maeting Elks Sunny” Joe Wilson Punxsulewaey Lodge Wm. Donaldson John Seifert C. J. Fowler Waliam Kyrach Ord Yetrick William Bexter Fof DuBois Lnevices

Cunningham Appointed State Highway Commissioner

Slayrisburg April 14 Governor Brumbaugh appointed R. Cunningham of Pittsburg as commissioner of the state highway department, replacing Edward M. Bigelow. The nomination was confirmed by the senate. John Cox of East End bought a new five passenger Studebaker recently.

Slayrisburg Brumbaugh R. 3. Cunningham Pittsburg State Highway Department Edward M. Bigelow Senaic Mas A Studebaker John Cox Fast End Souicbaker

Benefit Night for Fourth Ward School

Friday night will be Benefit night for Fourth Ward School pupils who bought a victrola some time ago and are selling tickets to finish paying it. Special pictures will be shown and teachers and pupils will greatly appreciate attendance.

Fourth Ward

Fire Destroys Home in Boggs Township

The valuable home of John Olsen near Dimeling was burned entirely on Tuesday night. It was one of the best homes in Boggs township with very little insurance. Only a small amount of furniture was saved. The loss amounts to at least $2,000. A separate note states Philip Boyer fell before the opera house this morning and sustained a bad cut on his forehead, taken to the hospital.

John Olsen Dimeling Boggs Township Philip Boyer Opera House

Germany Irritates Italians Over Shipment Standoff

Geneva April 14 German frontier officials detain Italian freight cars and halt shipments back to Italy, increasing tension between Germany and Italy. Winnipeg notes antelope park planned near Lethbridge to preserve dwindling herds. Marriage licenses list Barry B. Snyder and Ruth Byron. W Wayne West and Mary Maxwell.

Geneva Switzerland Italy Barry B. Snyder Clearfield Ruth Byron Philipsburg W. Wayne West Homestead Mary Maxwell Curwensville

Thierfelder Seeks Time to Repair Kronprinz Wilhelm

Lieutenant Captain Thierfelder commander of the German cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm asks for up to three weeks for temporary repairs at Newport News port. He cites neutral waters status and wants permission for dry dock examination while awaiting U S decision on how long he may stay. The request was sent to the treasury secretary and contents not disclosed.

Newport News Thierfelder Kronprinz Wilhelm Hamilton Secretary of the Treasury Wilhelm Washington James River State Department Genman Nave Board Ange

The Home Wrecker Mrs. Bowen

Dialogue excerpt shows Mrs. Bowen accusing Clarence Bowen of worry and absently mentioning realis while Mr. Bowen is not himself tonight. Puck notes indicate a flirtatious or mistaken meeting with a lady.

Mrs. Bowen Clarence Mr. Bowen

Russians Lose 50 000 in Berlin Report

April 4 report from Berlin notes a major setback and official pronouncements on losses. The item references wartime events, German and Allied movements, and a claimed success by forces tied to the Gevingat submerioe and related authorities. An associated lecture on safe transport of explosives is announced by the American Railway Association.

Berlin Aly Tom English Bureau of Explosives of the American Railway Associat Clearfield

Woman Choked to Death in Mineral Springs Mystery

Rosa Pelierti wife of Joseph Pelierti was found dead at her house near Woodland Mineral Springs. Neck marks indicate choking and authorities launched an investigation led by A M Liveright in the DA’s absence. Coroner Pollum held an inquest as Joseph Pelletti and his niece Domenien Dramonatanna were jailed awaiting results.

Rosa Pelierti Joseph Pelierti Mineral Springs Woodland Oelock Joseph Pelletti Dom—enien Dramonatanna McCloskey Belletti

Women's Club Endorses New High School Building

About 30 members attended the by monthly meeting in Clearfield. A state federation communication urged members to back bills in the state legislature. The club unanimously supported a new high school building, noting the need is evident. Miss Powell spoke on New Careers for Women and butterfly farming by Miss McMurray in New Washington from May to October, shipping specimens nationwide. The program included lectures by Dr Litchfield on Municipal Hygiene and Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale on Woman Suffrage. Tickets for Madam Butterfly at MC & S April 15 are 25 cents. next meeting set for April 6, revised from the year book date.

Clearfield Miss McMurray Womans Club State Federation Dr. Litchfeld Beatrice Forbes-Robertson Hale Philadelphia Miss Powell New Washington United States State Museum Harrisburg Butley Kurtz Stationery Store Penn Public Service Office YM. C. A

Cabinet Discusses Bernstorf s Bold Attack on U S

Washington April 11 The cabinet reviewed Count Bernstorff s memorandum criticizing U S neutrality The official noted the line that arms should be stopped to one side appeared to urge an appeal to the people and to interfere in U S domestic political problems Such language was deemed intolerable and other objections were raised to the memorandum

United States Washington, D. C State Department Count Bernsternl

Bill makes railroads responsible for fires

Harrisburg April 1. Legislation with administration backing, drafted by the attorney general, was introduced by Senator R. K. Hilton of McKean. The bill holds every railroad company liable for fires started directly or indirectly by locomotives within 100 feet of the right of way, regardless of negligence, unless in cities and boroughs. Damages would be recoverable under existing or new legal theories, creating a supplemental duty of care.

Harrisburg RK. W. Hilton McKean Nell McMurray Nestieffence BEE

Opening Games Spark 1915 Baseball Season Across Leagues

National and American leagues launch seven months of baseball with opening games across major cities. Fans flock to turnstiles as World Series contenders and pennant chasers begin early campaigns. Cities plan parades and ceremonies with figures like Wilson and legendary managers in attendance.

New York Wilson Washington Oow Mitchell Polo Grounds Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Mathewson Nap Rucker McGraw Tesreau Boston Braves Phillies Heantown Evers Dick Rudolph Tyler James Pirates Cincinnati Charley Herzog Reds Chicago Roger Bresnahan Cubs Cardinals Collinsless Bakerless Athletics Heston

Baseball standings expectations from eight teams eyed

Managers made ante-season pennant claims with all eight teams in exchange for the rag. Tighter races loom in both leagues as Giants and Braves appear strongest in the veterans, with Red Sox and White Sox as the American leaders.

Coowle Bender Ward Tienk Exch Lesen Giants Braves Red Sox White Sox

Fist Fight Over Local Option Bill Surges in Allegheny

The local option bill's fate drew heated debate among Rep Bickerman Mayor Armstrong Jameson and Gronter. A fight broke out after Gromer accused Armstrong of graft as they argued over the bill and its scheduling for second reading next Monday at 9.00.

Uarrisbore Che House Representative Bickerman Allegheny Armstrong Pittsburg Samuel €. Jameson Horace Gronter Gromer

Presbytery Holds Spring Meeting at Winburne

The Huntingdon Presbytery opened in Winburne with a sermon by retiring moderator Rev Chester W Todd. Officers elected for six months include Rev William C Thompson moderator and Rev Walter K Harnish permanent clerk. A Christian education meeting followed, with Rev Fred E Andrews presiding and Rev Farnes E Clarke delivering the address.

Fred BE. Andrews Farnes E. Clarke College Board George Edsward Hawes Samuel Barber Chester W. Todd Mount Union Edwin A. Snack Mann's Choice W. Potter van Tries Attoona S. R. Brown Harry

Allies Demand Harsh Terms for German Surrender

Washington April 14 Reuters report outlines Allied reply to Germany’s peace proposals. Allies insist on Belgium evacuation and sovereignty, indemnities for invasions, Alsace Lorraine to France, possible territory shifts to Russia, Serbia, and Africa division. German officials call the terms ridiculous and unattainable, while both sides show no real path to peace.

Washington Germany Russia France Belgium Germaiy Alsce Raine Foland Gallet Addit Seivia Bosnias Herzegovinia Africa Trath

Presbytery Elects New Moderator in Tuesday Sessions

The Hon. John Hamilton of State College was elected presbyter y moderator to succeed Budd Thompson whose term had expired. Tuesday afternoon and evening sessions heard committee reports and adoption of resolutions, with alternates listed beside the main names from various towns including Bellwood, Winburne, Houtzdale, and Centre County areas.

B. Vail Juniata J. Alexander Cowan Bellwood Robert H. Bonne Wnerville Winburne William Houtzdale J. J. €. Jamison John Hamilton State College Presbytery Budd Thompson

Mexican Gunners Fire Across the Rio Grande

Washington dispatch reports escalating clashes along the border with Brownsville and Maramores as General Villa deploys field guns and rifles. The encampment planning in Washington promises a fine aeroplane exhibition for veterans, while General Punatow moves from Fort Sam Houston toward the theater of operations.

Rio Grande Washington G. A. IL Brownsville Punatoweft Sam Boustea Maramores Villa

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